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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,104.60, 402,224.97 and 124,114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,104.60, 402,224.97 and 124,114.23 is: 186,202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,104.60 : 402,224.97 = 124,114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,104.60/402,224.97 = 124,114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,104.60x = 402,224.97 × 124,114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,104.60x = 49,921,842,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,921,842,438.32/268,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,202.86

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